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NHS acknowledge delays on complaint responses in light of COVID pressures
In February, NHS England and Improvement acknowledged that NHS providers may take longer to investigate and respond to complaints. This is to allow providers to concentrate on front-line duties and responsiveness to coronavirus (COVID-19).
6 March 2021
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Invitation for COVID vaccine extended to unpaid carers between 18-64 years old
Across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, unpaid carers aged between 18 and 64 are now being invited for a Covid-19 Vaccination.
5 March 2021
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New Online Youth Club launches to encourage young people to interact
A new online youth club has launched to combat social isolation by encouraging young people of all ages to interact, have fun, and care for their mental wellbeing.
5 March 2021
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Healthwatch Swindon News Bites February 2021
In this month's newsletter, we will be sharing news on shielding, accessing affordable counselling services, and a vaccine Q&A session with an expert panel.
3 March 2021
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Changes to the Shielded Patient List and Clinically Extremely Vulnerable shielding
Up to 1.7 million people have been added to the shielding list as shielding guidance is extended to the 31st of March 2021. Clinically extremely vulnerable people who were advised to shield previously will receive letters advising of the extension.
20 February 2021
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Swindon Council offer symptom-free COVID testing to carers and those not able to work from home
As of Monday 15 February, Swindon Borough Council has announced that symptom-free testing will be made available to carers and those unable to work from home.
15 February 2021
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CQC publishes report on Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust’s forensic inpatient and secure wards
Following a recent inspection, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report today on the forensic inpatient and secure wards at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust at its Fromeside site.
10 February 2021
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Healthwatch warns of dentistry crisis as public concerns continue
New data gathered by Healthwatch England shows access to NHS dentistry remains a huge problem for the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
9 February 2021
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Interested in becoming a Peer Support Volunteer Coordinator?
Have you experienced mental distress or mental health issues? Would you like to use your own experiences to support others who are going through something similar? Do you live in the Swindon area?
8 February 2021
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COVID-19 vaccination - rollout of letters to Clinically Extremely Vulnerable people
From Wednesday 3 February, people aged 18 and over in the clinically extremely vulnerable group will start receiving letters inviting them to book their COVID-19 vaccine.
3 February 2021
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Services and volunteers unite to support NHS rollout of life saving vaccine
NHS staff working across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire to deliver the lifesaving coronavirus vaccine have been given a helping hand on the frontline by local fire crews, volunteers, and military personnel.
2 February 2021
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Healthwatch Swindon News Bites January 2021
In this month's newsletter, we will be sharing how you are helping Healthwatch, to help you; with the latest report on our Because We All Care campaign and how Every Mind Matters can make inside feel better.
26 January 2021
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